Explanation and meaning of ferment.

ferment

/'fɜrmɛnt/

noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
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fermentation fermenting zymolysis zymosis

type of:
chemical process chemical action chemical change
noun
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
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"the political ferment produced new leadership"

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agitation fermentation tempestuousness unrest

type of:
turbulence upheaval sturm und drang
verb
cause to undergo fermentation
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"We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"

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work

type of:
convert
verb
go sour or spoil
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sour turn work

type of:
change state turn
noun
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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type of:
substance
verb
be in an agitated or excited state
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"The Middle East is fermenting" "Her mind ferments"

type of:
boil seethe
verb
work up into agitation or excitement
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"This religion is fermenting Africa"

type of:
inflame ignite wake fire up heat stir up

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